Meet Our 2025 Nominees!
We want to recognize the outstanding individuals and organizations nominated for this year’s Freedom Awards Gala. These nominees have made significant contributions to gospel music, community leadership, and advocacy. Discover their inspiring stories and achievements, and support them as they strive for excellence.
Medical/Health Care Service Of The Year
- Dr. Webber Medical Complex – Forrest City, AR
- Denise Parnell & ARCare – Wynne, AR
- The Littles Pediatric Clinic – Forrest City, AR
- St. Francis Discount Pharmacy– Forrest City, AR
- Southern Care – Jonesboro, AR
Business Of The Year
- Farm Bureau Insurance – Forrest City, AR
- Ray Houser Termite & Pest Control Inc. – Forrest City, AR
- Roots – Forrest City, AR
- Cedric Williams State Farm Insurance – Forrest City, AR
- Lifetime Vision Center – Forrest City, AR
- Express Cleaners – Forrest City, AR
Organization Of The Year
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity -Iota Tau Sigma Chapter – FC
- Marianna Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority – Marianna AR
- AARP #3502 Crittenden County – West Memphis, AR
- Atmosphere Changers – Wynne, AR
- Eureka Civic & Social Club – Forrest City, AR
Quartet Group Of The Year
- Felicia Phillips & The Supreme Angels – Forrest City, AR
- Prevail Of Arkansas – Jonesboro, AR
- Trell & Phraze 2 – Little Rock, AR
- Meant By God – Earle AR
- The Hughes Singers – Helena, AR
Mrs. Willean Hicks - Female Vocalist Of The Year
- Takena Wilbon – Jonesboro, AR
- Era Bankston – Wynne, AR
- Felicia Phillips-Golatt – Forrest City , AR
- Sharrond King – Brinkley, AR
- Carolyn Troupe – West Memphis, AR
Male Vocalist Of The Year
- Keenon Coleman – Pine Bluff, AR
- JT White – Helena, AR
- John Wilson – Forrest City, AR
- QuinTrell Spinks – Little Rock, AR
- David Glenn – Earle, AR
Mr. Charlie Freeman - Community Leader Of The Year
- Antwon Meabon-Marrs – Wynne, AR
- Mr. Vincent Williams – Forrest City, AR
- Coach Jim Bailey – Forrest City, AR
- Ms. Maurica Dooley – Forrest City, AR
- Mayor Jaylon Smith – Earle, AR
Youth/Young Adult Choir/Department Of The Year
- United Christian Church – Forrest City, AR
- Prosperity MB Church – Beckspur, AR
- First Baptist MB Church – West Memphis, AR
- New Mt. Zion MB Church – West Memphis. AR
Church Of The Year
- Breathe Of Life Christian Center – Pastor Jason Nelms
- Connect Point Church – Pastor Allen Calvert
- Redeeming Christian Spiritual Church #24 – Elder Clarence James
- Rusty Nails Cowboy Church – Pastor Hillmon & Brandy Davis
Church Choir Of The Year
- United Christian MB Church – Forrest City, AR
- Spring Grove MB Church – Haynes, AR
- Silver Cloud MB Church Choir – Helena AR
- St. James MB Church – Wynne AR
- Temple Of Refuge Church – West Memphis, AR
Community Choir/Praise Team Of The Year
- Keith Whitfield & Company – West Memphis, AR
- Connect Point Church – Forrest City, AR
- Breathe Of Life Christian Center – Forrest City, AR
- In Time Spiritual Church – Forrest City, AR
- Wynne Ministerial Alliance Choir – Wynne, AR